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2.1.2.10 Lab - Building A Switched Network With Redundant Links
2.1.2.10 Lab - Building A Switched Network With Redundant Links
2.1.2.10 Lab - Building A Switched Network With Redundant Links
Topology
Addressing Table
Device
Interface
IP Address
Subnet Mask
S1
VLAN 1
192.168.1.1
255.255.255.0
S2
VLAN 1
192.168.1.2
255.255.255.0
S3
VLAN 1
192.168.1.3
255.255.255.0
Objectives
Part 1: Build the Network and Configure Basic Device Settings
Part 2: Determine the Root Bridge
Part 3: Observe STP Port Selection Based on Port Cost
Part 4: Observe STP Port Selection Based on Port Priority
Background / Scenario
Redundancy increases the availability of devices in the network topology by protecting the network from a
single point of failure. Redundancy in a switched network is accomplished through the use of multiple
switches or multiple links between switches. When physical redundancy is introduced into a network design,
loops and duplicate frames can occur.
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) was developed as a Layer 2 loop-avoidance mechanism for redundant
links in a switched network. STP ensures that there is only one logical path between all destinations on the
network by intentionally blocking redundant paths that could cause a loop.
In this lab, you will use the show spanning-tree command to observe the STP election process of the root
bridge. You will also observe the port selection process based on cost and priority.
Note: The switches used are Cisco Catalyst 2960s with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) (lanbasek9 image). Other
switches and Cisco IOS versions can be used. Depending on the model and Cisco IOS version, the
commands available and output produced might vary from what is shown in the labs.
Note: Make sure that the switches have been erased and have no startup configurations. If you are unsure,
contact your instructor.
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Required Resources
3 Switches (Cisco 2960 with Cisco IOS Release 15.0(2) lanbasek9 image or comparable)
Console cables to configure the Cisco IOS devices via the console ports
d. Assign cisco as the console and vty passwords and enable login for console and vty lines.
e. Configure logging synchronous for the console line.
f.
Configure a message of the day (MOTD) banner to warn users that unauthorized access is prohibited.
g. Configure the IP address listed in the Addressing Table for VLAN 1 on all switches.
h. Copy the running configuration to the startup configuration.
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Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Altn
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
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Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Desg
Desg
Sts
--FWD
FWD
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Desg
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Note: The default STP mode on the 2960 switch is Per VLAN Spanning Tree (PVST).
In the diagram below, record the Role and Status (Sts) of the active ports on each switch in the Topology.
0009.7C7B.B6D1
0005.5E7C.E611
Altn BLK
Desg FWD
Altn BLK
Desg FWD
Root FWD
Root FWD
Altn BLK
Altn BLK
Desg FWD
Desg FWD
Desg FWD
Desg FWD
0003.E4CA.6410
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Which ports are the root ports on the switches? Fa0/1 of S1 and Fa0/1 on S3
Which ports are the designated ports on the switches? Fa0/1-4 on S2 and Fa3-4 on S1
What port is showing as an alternate port and is currently being blocked? Fa2-4 on S3 and Fa0/2 on S1
Why did spanning tree select this port as the non-designated (blocked) port?
Because this is the porpoise of Spanning tree block paths in redundant switches to preventer Broadcast
Storm.
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Altn
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
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Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Desg
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Note: Root bridge and port selection may differ in your topology.
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
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Role
---Root
Desg
Sts
--FWD
FWD
Cost
--------18
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/2
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Altn
Cost
--------19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.2
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
Why did spanning tree change the previously blocked port to a designated port, and block the port that was a
designated port on the other switch?
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Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/1
Fa0/2
Fa0/3
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Altn
Altn
Altn
Cost
--------19
19
19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.1
128.2
128.3
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
P2p
P2p
Priority
Address
Hello Time
Aging Time
Interface
------------------Fa0/1
Fa0/2
Fa0/3
Fa0/4
Role
---Root
Altn
Desg
Desg
Cost
--------19
19
19
19
Prio.Nbr
-------128.1
128.2
128.3
128.4
Type
-------------------------------P2p
P2p
P2p
P2p
What port did STP select as the root port on each non-root switch? It is elected for the priority number of the
switch
Why did STP select these ports as the root port on these switches?
FastEthernet 0/1 on S3 and FastEthernet 0/1 on S1
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Reflection
1. After a root bridge has been selected, what is the first value STP uses to determine port selection?
Cost
2. If the first value is equal on the two ports, what is the next value that STP uses to determine port selection?
Mac Address+ Priority
3. If both values are equal on the two ports, what is the next value that STP uses to determine port selection?
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